macOS vs. Windows: Which operating system is really the best?

Which of the two leading desktop operating systems has the upper hand in terms of performance, security, certain tasks and more? We divide it by characteristics.

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I'm scared of the annoyed comments, emails, and tweets I get about this comparison, but listen. There are people on both sides of the OS war who probably do not know what the other side has to offer.

For the purposes of full disclosure, like more than 80 percent of the desktop and laptop world, I'm primarily a Windows user. However, I am an iPhone fan and as a software reviewer I have a lot of experience with Macs. I'm not a Mac or Apple hacker.

Instead of looking at this as an argument for one side or the other, I simply work through the standard features of the operating system and compare the offer from Microsoft and Apple for the way. Yes, every category has a winner, and we'll end up putting the dots together, but your choice of operating system goes far beyond functionality, hardware and software support, and features. It's about what people around you are using, your ecosystem (including your smartphone and tablet), your business needs, and your personality.

You can post your thoughts in the comment section at the end of this article, whether you & # 39; a Windows or macOS fan. Let us know why you are in your special warehouse.